Overview
This is a classic example of 'Elegant Glass,' a category of high-quality American glassware characterized by hand-finished clarity and intricate acid-etched motifs.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Elegant Glass Etched Bud Vase, likely Fostoria or Tiffin, c. 1930s-1940s
Photo reference
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Story
During the height of the Great Depression, American glass houses like Fostoria and Tiffin defied the economic gloom by producing 'Elegant Glass' that mimicked the expensive lead crystal of Europe.
Maker / Origin
While the exact maker is difficult to pin down without a mark, the quality is consistent with the Fostoria Glass Company or Tiffin Glass.
Condition & Value
The glass appears remarkably clear with no visible 'clouding' from dishwasher use, which is the primary killer of vintage glass value. Value is driven by the popularity of the specific etching pattern and the absence of 'glass sickness' or chips.
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